Use synthetic division to find the quotient and remainder when the first polynomial is divided by the second. Then, use the remainder theorem to verify your answer. Work for both of these operations must be shown! 1) 2x4-x3- 15x2 + 3x, x + 3

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Use synthetic division to find the quotient and remainder when the first polynomial is divided by the second. Then,use the remainder theorem to verify your answer. Work for both of these operations must be shown

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**Instructions for Polynomial Division:**

Use synthetic division to find the quotient and remainder when the first polynomial is divided by the second. Then, use the remainder theorem to verify your answer. Work for both of these operations must be shown!

Given Polynomials:
1. \(2x^4 - x^3 - 15x^2 + 3x + 3, x + 3\)

**Steps to Follow:**

1. **Set up the synthetic division**: For synthetic division, rewrite the division problem in the form where \((x + 3)\) is factoring out \(-3\).

   Polynomial to divide: \(2x^4 - x^3 - 15x^2 + 3x + 3\)

2. **Perform Synthetic Division**:
   - Write the coefficients of the polynomial: \(2, -1, -15, 3, 3\).
   - Use the zero of the divisor, which is -3 (since we are dividing by \(x + 3\), we use \(-3\) for synthetic division).

   Use the procedure of synthetic division to determine the quotient and the remainder.

3. **Remainder Theorem**:
   - Verify your answer using the remainder theorem, which states that the remainder of the division of a polynomial \(f(x)\) by a binomial \(x - c\) is \(f(c)\).

**Expected Results:**
- After completing synthetic division, you should find the quotient polynomial.
- The remainder should be a constant, confirming the results from the synthetic division.
- Use the remainder theorem to verify that plugging \(-3\) into the original polynomial results in the same remainder.

Ensure all steps are documented clearly, with all intermediate steps shown for full comprehension.
Transcribed Image Text:**Instructions for Polynomial Division:** Use synthetic division to find the quotient and remainder when the first polynomial is divided by the second. Then, use the remainder theorem to verify your answer. Work for both of these operations must be shown! Given Polynomials: 1. \(2x^4 - x^3 - 15x^2 + 3x + 3, x + 3\) **Steps to Follow:** 1. **Set up the synthetic division**: For synthetic division, rewrite the division problem in the form where \((x + 3)\) is factoring out \(-3\). Polynomial to divide: \(2x^4 - x^3 - 15x^2 + 3x + 3\) 2. **Perform Synthetic Division**: - Write the coefficients of the polynomial: \(2, -1, -15, 3, 3\). - Use the zero of the divisor, which is -3 (since we are dividing by \(x + 3\), we use \(-3\) for synthetic division). Use the procedure of synthetic division to determine the quotient and the remainder. 3. **Remainder Theorem**: - Verify your answer using the remainder theorem, which states that the remainder of the division of a polynomial \(f(x)\) by a binomial \(x - c\) is \(f(c)\). **Expected Results:** - After completing synthetic division, you should find the quotient polynomial. - The remainder should be a constant, confirming the results from the synthetic division. - Use the remainder theorem to verify that plugging \(-3\) into the original polynomial results in the same remainder. Ensure all steps are documented clearly, with all intermediate steps shown for full comprehension.
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